1999 Honda Today vs. 1998 Honda Accord
To start off, 1999 Honda Today is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Accord weights approximately 592 kg more than 1999 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Honda Accord (186 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today. 1998 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1999 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Today | 1998 Honda Accord | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Today | Accord |
Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1302 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |